Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalus
ID:
92942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prod. ii. 209.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092271



Common Names

  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Small Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops microcephalus (also called 'Small Globe Thistle', 'Small Globe Thistle', and 'Small Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has white flowers and grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops microcephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops microcephalus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops microcephalus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Echinops microcephalus

Echinops microcephalus is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Echinops microcephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops microcephalus?

Echinops microcephalus

What is the common name of Echinops microcephalus?

Small-headed Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops microcephalus?

Echinops microcephalus is found in moist, shady areas in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Echinops genus

Echinops chardini, Echinops albicaulis, Echinops maracandicus, Echinops tournefortii, Echinops erioceras, Echinops mosulensis, Echinops kazerunensis, Echinops wakhanicus, Echinops mandavillei, Echinops chlorophyllus, Echinops raddeanus, Echinops sintenisii, Echinops hispidus, Echinops fastigiatus, Echinops ilicifolius, Echinops macrophyllus, Echinops tricholepis, Echinops yemenicus, Echinops cornigerus, Echinops pubisquameus, Echinops malacophyllus, Echinops grijsii, Echinops amoenus, Echinops lasiolepis, Echinops sabzevarensis, Echinops tenuisectus, Echinops freitagii, Echinops longipenicillatus, Echinops guineensis, Echinops dagestanicus, Echinops chorassanicus, Echinops dasyanthus, Echinops ritro, Echinops opacifolius, Echinops heteromorphus, Echinops hussonii, Echinops saissanicus, Echinops faucicola, Echinops kermanshahanicus, Echinops registanicus, Echinops avajensis, Echinops robustus, Echinops abuzinadianus, Echinops austro-iranicus, Echinops kasakorum, Echinops pachyphyllus, Echinops gracilis, Echinops psammophilus, Echinops longisetus, Echinops echinatus,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202585-1: Based on the initial data import